SJO - CLT

$189 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Charlotte

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San José to Charlotte departing on 9/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San José to Charlotte, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San José to Charlotte, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$417
Typical prices: $558-$344
Frontier, JetBlue
Fri 8/21Mon 8/31
SJO - CLT • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$854
Typical prices: $887-$622
American Airlines
Fri 8/21Mon 8/31
SJO - CLT • Non-stop
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SJO provides free WiFi and 75 self-check-in kiosks.
Expect crowded terminals at Charlotte Douglas.
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Cheapest • from $469 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • Avg $347 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from San José to Charlotte (SJO-CLT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José to Charlotte that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San José to Charlotte

Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 31
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9:35 am - 4:43 pm
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CLT
29h 08m
1 stop
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6:50 am - 12:57 pm
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8h 07m
1 stop
$417Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jul 25 - Sat, Aug 22
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9:45 am - 11:29 am
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CLT
23h 44m
1 stop
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7:58 pm - 8:20 am
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14h 22m
1 stop
$469Frontier
Fri, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 26
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2:05 pm - 11:00 pm
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CLT
6h 55m
1 stop
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9:00 am - 12:59 pm
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5h 59m
1 stop
$478JetBlue
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
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9:00 am - 9:25 pm
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CLT
10h 25m
2 stops
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11:10 am - 6:40 pm
CLT
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SJO
9h 30m
2 stops
$480Southwest
Tue, Oct 6 - Thu, Oct 15
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2:05 pm - 11:00 pm
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CLT
6h 55m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
9:00 am - 12:55 pm
CLT
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SJO
5h 55m
1 stop
$483JetBlue
Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 31
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9:35 am - 4:43 pm
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CLT
29h 08m
1 stop
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9:00 am - 12:57 pm
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SJO
5h 57m
1 stop
$493Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Sat, Aug 22
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9:35 am - 11:29 am
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CLT
23h 54m
1 stop
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7:58 pm - 8:20 am
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14h 22m
1 stop
$499Frontier
Thu, Jun 11 - Sat, Jun 27
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9:35 am - 11:34 am
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CLT
23h 59m
1 stop
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7:58 pm - 8:20 am
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SJO
14h 22m
1 stop
$502Frontier
Thu, Jun 11 - Sat, Jun 27
Frontier Logo
9:35 am - 11:34 am
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CLT
23h 59m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:58 pm - 8:20 am
CLT
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SJO
14h 22m
1 stop
$508Frontier
Thu, Aug 6 - Sat, Sep 5
Frontier Logo
9:35 am - 11:29 am
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CLT
23h 54m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:58 pm - 8:20 am
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SJO
14h 22m
1 stop
$509Frontier
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to Charlotte flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San José to Charlotte to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from San José to Charlotte?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San José to Charlotte departing in August.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Charlotte?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San José to Charlotte clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Charlotte on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from San José to Charlotte. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Charlotte?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Charlotte, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San José to Charlotte is April, where tickets cost $346 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $771 and $756 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San José to Charlotte?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Charlotte, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San José to Charlotte, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from San José to Charlotte

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on SJO

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on CLT

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$189
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 58% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San José to Charlotte

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Charlotte based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San José to Charlotte

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José to Charlotte?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Charlotte was $189 for a one-way ticket and $469 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San José and Charlotte?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Charlotte from San José.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San José to Charlotte?

    American Airlines, Delta, Alaska Airlines, and Air Canada offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San José to Charlotte flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San José to Charlotte?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San José to Charlotte flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San José to Charlotte?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between San José and Charlotte.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San José to Charlotte?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from San José to Charlotte on on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San José to Charlotte, American Airlines or Spirit Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Charlotte are American Airlines and Spirit Airlines. With an average price for the route of $677 and an overall rating of 7.1, American Airlines is the most popular choice. Spirit Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $337 and an overall rating of 6.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San José to Charlotte?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San José to Charlotte.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San José to Charlotte?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Charlotte from San José is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San José to Charlotte?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Charlotte with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and CLT can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San José to Charlotte?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Charlotte from San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San José to Charlotte

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $243 or less one-way and $506 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from San José to Charlotte?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Charlotte Douglas.
Find which airlines fly direct from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Charlotte Douglas

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Charlotte Douglas to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

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Friday

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from San José to Charlotte

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to Charlotte. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San José to Charlotte? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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American AirlinesOverall score based on 11645 reviews
7.9Crew
6.4Food
7.5Boarding
7.2Comfort
6.9Entertainment
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I was downgraded from first class to coach due to an airplane change. They pulled me out of line and I was the very last person to board the plane stuck in the middle seat with no overhead place to put my carry-.on. Very poor customer service.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2026
MSP - CLT
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I was downgraded from first class to coach due to an airplane change. They pulled me out of line and I was the very last person to board the plane stuck in the middle seat with no overhead place to put my carry-.on. Very poor customer service.

The small flights with Valet Luggage has a poor service

Had to wait for a gate for a long time, then waited on the run way for a long time before leaving. The actual flights part was good.

The staff was nice. I appreciated that I was able to take an earlier flight, even though it was last minute. The boarding process felt rather chaotic.

Delayed flight. Missed connection, AA put us on a later connecting flight. The connection flight was delayed 4 times and we had to deplane. Didnt get home until 3am, when I was supposed to be home at 8:30p. Zero compensation offered from American. I would not fly them again.

It was good. However, I didn’t expect for a delayed flight. Need to catch bus or ride going to Bakersfield since I need to be there the funeral of my Uncle.

No gate in Rome. Had stairs. Got separated from my wife in a wheel chair. Customs was a zoo. If AA doesnt have landing rights, it should be advertised.

The captain announced to the cabin there would be a delay because they observed a "cut" on a tire during precheck that needed to be cleared by maintenance. We were delayed during this inspection and allowed to proceed after maintenance "measured the cut and decided it was acceptable". My complaint is not about the delay or due diligence. I wish the captain had been more generic when making his announcement. I was a nervous wreck all the way to Charlotte worried that we would have a blowout when landing!

Flight was delayed and they gave up my seat on my connection, even when I could still make the flight

Flight was delayed. No urgency by American Airlines team to assist those with connecting flights. It was basically you are on your own to run through the terminals to try and make your connection. Thanks, Mary

THEY WENT OUT OF BUSINESS AND CANCELED FLIGHT. REPLACEMENT FLIGHTS WERE 300% HIGHER SO MY FAMILY COULD NOT GET TOGETHER. WHY AM I GETTING THIS SURVEY?????

If there WAS a flight it would have been EXCELENT..Maybe?

It would have been better IF IT HAD NOT BEEN CANCELED!!!!

There was no flight. Spirit went bankrupt Right before my departure and kayak did not refund me any money. I would like my refund kayak. How can I get it? Please let me know. Thank you

Flights were canceled due to airline shutting down and haven’t received a reimbursement. Had to book last minute new flights which were expensive

My flight was canceled the morning of the flight. I had to rebook a flight with a different airline that cost me $900 out of my pocket

Had a flight change had to get a credit.will I get my money back.

Shut down without prior notice End up with spending lots of extra $$$

There was a crack in my window seal. And Spirit is now closed forever.

The company went out of business and now I'm stuck in Ft. Lauderdale. Would not recommend.

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